News Shaping Agroecology’s Future in Malmö
On 4 October 2025, the AGROECOLOGY Partnership hosted the workshop “Shaping the Future of Research and Innovation on Agroecology” in Malmö (Sweden) as part of the Agroecology Europe Forum.
Coordinated by Eleonore Faure (FORMAS, Sweden) and supported by partners from France, Norway, Spain, and Sweden, the workshop brought together 45 participants, including farmers, researchers, NGOs, and students.
Main objective: gather early inputs for the upcoming update of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) planned for 2026.
Through interactive group discussions, participants identified the main barriers hindering agroecological transitions — from research gaps and socioeconomic inequalities to policy and institutional constraints — and proposed concrete actions to overcome them:
- Co-creating research agendas with farmers
- Promoting fair and circular business models
- Simplifying funding procedures
- Strengthening North–South cooperation and knowledge exchange
The event highlighted the crucial role of the AGROECOLOGY Partnership as a catalyst for systemic change in European food systems. Participants stressed the need to:
- Reinforce Living Labs
- Enhance communication and capacity building
- Establish National Mirror Initiatives for better collaboration
The workshop concluded with a shared vision: agroecology must become a mainstream, evidence-based pathway towards sustainable, fair, and resilient food systems in Europe.
Stay tuned for upcoming events and consultations contributing to the co-creation of Europe’s agroecological future!
